29 August 2025

An Introduction to Nature’s Pharmacy

The earth is home to around 400,000 plant species, which include flowering plants, ferns, mosses, and some scientifically recognized medicinal herbs. With the modern advancements in pharmaceuticals, it’s common to overlook nature’s pharmacy that has served humankind for centuries. However, in the world of holistic wellness, the role of these traditional wellness herbs still remains significant.

The Philippines is emerging as a popular destination for wellness-based tourism. One major reason behind this is the abundance of nature in the country, along with the growing presence of wellness resorts. The Farm at San Benito, being a renowned wellness resort in the Philippines since 2002, offers medically supervised holistic wellness programs that combine modern medicine with the power of traditional herbs. 

Holistic Medical Experiences Enriched With Local Herbs – Endorsed by PITAHC

The Philippines Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) collects information about medicinal herbs and their traditional uses, allowing wellness resorts and practitioners to incorporate them safely. The Farm at San Benito empowers its wellness programs with effective traditional Philippine herbs endorsed by PITAHC, such as Sambong, Bayabas, Bawang, Ampalaya, Lagundi, and more. 

Multidimensional Wellness Programs for Digital Detox and Mindful Movement

The Farm at San Benito follows a simple belief that nature has a lot to provide, be it food or medicine. When these natural medicine is combined with modern medical supervision and mindful movements, healing becomes more effective. 

Many wellness programs by The Farm incorporate traditional Philippine herbs. By combining local herbal knowledge with the expertise of wellness practitioners, the Farm offers a range of therapies and wellness programs that offer unmatched relaxation. 

The team at the Farm wellness resorts is dedicated to providing multidimensional wellness experiences, focusing on all aspects of one’s health, including body, mind, and spirit. These experiences include traditional Filipino therapies like the Hilot massage, along with modern treatments like colonhydrotherapy,  one-to-one sessions with doctors, and much more to offer maximum benefits to the guests. These programs and spa treatments also include warm herbal wraps and herbal tea prepared using traditional Philippine herbs that are endorsed by PITAHC. 

A great example is the Pure Body reset program by the Farm that focuses on detoxification and a deep cleanse of body, mind, and spirit. Medical professionals and therapists work together to provide guests with an enriching and calm experience. As a guest, you get nutrition-rich plant-based meals and juices, spa therapies and herbal massages, mindful sessions, nature walking, and much more. The goal of this program is to extract toxins, improve immune health, and provide renewed energy to the guests. 

Apart from this, the Resilience and Recovery Program, the Sanctuary of Self Program, and the Metabolic Reboot Program also combine such traditional herbal practices with advanced treatments to help guests overcome chronic physical or mental illness. You can even get a wellness program customized as per your individual needs and preferences under the Signature Path by the Farm at San Benito. 

Filipino Cuisine at The Farm’s Wellness Restaurants

The Farm is well-known not just for its wellness resorts, but also for the restaurants that offer nutrition-rich meals for every taste and preference. The Farm’s wellness restaurants are dedicated to offering healthy meals prepared using locally sourced ingredients and herbs. 

ALIVE! , the vegan restaurant by the Farm, embraces the Farm-to-table approach. It serves pure vegan meals prepared using local nutrition-rich ingredients sourced from the Farm’s organic garden, fruit orchards, or nearby farms. Guests get to enjoy meals prepared with fresh ingredients that include fruits, vegetables, and traditional Philippine herbs, such as Malunggay, Camote, Sitaw, Kalabasa, Calamansi, Niyog (coconut), and more. Moreover, wellness drinks and teas are prepared using ingredients and herbs with medicinal benefits, such as Sambong, Oregano, Blue Ternate Flower, etc.

The Farm’s wellness restaurants also play a vital role in introducing healthy Filipino cuisines to the world, with enriching wellness benefits. Traditional dishes are prepared using locally available and freshly harvested ingredients to retain maximum nutrition and ensure sustainability. Wellness chefs, doctors, and nutritionists also conduct on-site and online sessions to make the world aware of these wellness dishes and practices to educate guests and wellness enthusiasts from all over the world. 

Benefit from the Nature’s Pharmacy at the Farm

The Farm at San Benito, surrounded by all greenery in Lipa, Batangas, offers a super-enriching experience to its guests by combining traditional Filipino therapies with advanced medical treatments. From carefully crafted multidimensional wellness programs to luxury accommodation options and wellness restaurants offering healthy Filipino cuisine, the Farm has everything one can expect from a wellness retreat or a short weekend getaway for a complete body reset.  

The healing sanctuary spa and the wellness programs at the Farm are enriched with PITAHC-recognized traditional Philippine herbs, making them even more effective for the guests’ overall well-being. Guests who are looking for a relaxing vacation or staycation away from city life should come to the Farm at San Benito to experience Nature’s Pharmacy at its best.

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